Synovial joint (redirected from Synovial joints)

synovial joint

n.

See movable joint.

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Synovial joint

A particular type of joint that allows for movement in the articular bones.

Mentioned in: Juvenile Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Sacroiliac Disease

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synovial joint (sinō´vēl),

n a freely movable joint in which contiguous bony surfaces are covered by articular cartilage and connected by ligaments lined with synovial membrane. Also called
diarthrosis. See also articulation, temporomandibular.